Living History for Museums, Heritage Sites & Public Events

I work with museums, heritage sites, and event organisers to bring their stories to life through living history and medieval workshops. Hands-on activities, object handling, and live interpretation engage visitors in meaningful ways, and elements from my school workshops can be adapted to create engaging experiences for visitors at heritage sites and events. All programmes are designed collaboratively to support each site’s collections, narratives, and calls to action, including donations and ongoing public support.

View from inside a tent looking out at a medieval-style campsite with a yellow and black striped tent, smoke rising from a campfire, and pottery on a red tablecloth.
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A boiling black kettle hanging over open fire on a portable stand, with a yellow tent and a crowd of people in the background at an outdoor event.

Storytelling & Performance

Immerse visitors in the rich stories of medieval life and legend through interactive and engaging storytelling suitable for all ages. Displays can be tailored to link with site-specific history, providing context and bringing collections to life. Ideal for public events, school visits, or special programmes, they offer a memorable and educational experience that helps visitors connect with the past.

Two men dressed in medieval costumes standing outdoors near a brick structure and a black iron fence, holding shields and a flag, with a chalkboard sign advertising a medieval-themed event or talk.

Medieval Life Workshops

Explore daily life in a medieval household through hands-on activities, including traditional cooking and skills, artefact handling, and interactive sessions suitable for all ages. These experiences encourage visitors to connect with history in a meaningful and engaging way.

Living History Demonstrations

Bring the past to life with costumed interpretation and storytelling, featuring demonstrations of crafts, combat, and the Longbow, as well as a medieval encampment. These experiences engage visitors while enhancing the narratives of your site.

Medieval Activities

  • A man dressed in medieval armor, holding a piece of armor and standing beside tables displaying medieval helmets and weapons in a room with dark floral wallpaper.

    Medieval Workshops

    Hands-on workshops adapted from my school programme. Visitors explore everyday medieval life through object handling, costume, drama, and practical activities — perfect for indoor education spaces or family activity days.

  • A man dressed as a medieval knight with a modern firefighter helmet, standing with eyes closed and holding a wooden staff, among other people in medieval costumes with bows and arrows, outside near a brick wall.

    Living History

    A costumed character who brings the past to life through storytelling, skill demonstrations, and interactive Q&A with visitors.

  • A yellow and black medieval-style tent with a crest featuring three lions at an outdoor historical reenactment setting, surrounded by trees, weapons, a small fire, and a basket of black wool or fabric.

    Medieval Encampment

    Explore my authentic pavilion tent and camp life, including cooking areas, crafts, and medieval daily routines on campaign.

  • A man dressed as a medieval archer aiming a bow and arrow in front of a yellow and black tent at a fairground.

    Archery & Weapons

    Demonstrations of medieval longbows, swords, and other period weapons, including archery challenges and tournaments for visitors to enjoy, Ideal for open-air events and festivals.

  • A small leather purse with a decorative metal clasp, red sides, and black textured leather, is shown on a woven fabric surface along with several old coins with detailed engravings.

    Artefacts & Crafts

    Hands-on handling of medieval objects, coin minting, and practical crafts to immerse visitors in historic skills and everyday life.

  • A black pot boiling on a portable outdoor stove with flames underneath, emitting steam. In the background, green grass, a wooden bowl, and hanging fabric or bags are visible.

    Sensory & Food Experiences

    Engage the senses with scent pots, spices, and medieval cooking demonstrations using replica utensils and working fire pits.

Interested in working together??

Please get in touch to chat about events, visitor programmes or experiences. I offer fair pricing designed to help museums and heritage sites enhance visitor engagement and create memorable experiences with minimal cost.

Scott Carson - Info@time-jester.co.uk

A bundle of white arrows with black tips leans against the trunk of a tree in a dense forest during daytime.